I always wonder why mosquitoes like me, as if my blood tastes sweeter than others. They come after me for a delicious full blood meal while the rest around me remain unscathed. I thought it could just be a matter of time before an infected Aedes mosquito bites me! A well-fed mozzie struck by my zapper…
Spain (Day 5): Salamanca
By Kelly Khong Continued from Spain (Day 4): Avila Salamanca is a beautiful city with well preserved historical and monumental legacy. The ancient beauty remains alive in many ways today that it is a living city with many stories to tell. It is recommended to spend at least a day out in Salamanca to immerse…
InterContinental Hong Kong
By Sharon Tan Intercontinental Hong Kong perched right on the edge of Kowloon offers magnificent views of the famous Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Island. This 17-storey hotel clad with red granite may not look like much from the outside but step inside and you will be greeted by sweeping harbour views from the Lobby…
Spain (Day 4): Avila
By Kelly Khong Continued from Spain (Day 3): Toledo UNESCO World Heritage Avila Avila is often known as the ‘Town of Stones and Saints’ and was declared as a world Heritage site by UNESCO in 1985. Its cultural heritage is a reflection of history, architecture, people and landscape. Las Murallas, the Walls of Avila, are the…
Spain (Day 3): Toledo
By Kelly Khong Continued from Alcalá de Henares Toledo is the next destination, about an hour’s drive from Madrid City. Breathtaking views greeted us on our way to Hotel Dominico, because the historic fortress built on high ground simply looked like an enchanted fairytale from childhood storybooks. Yes, Toledo is a popular tourist attraction. Just…
Spain (Day 1 & 2): Alcalá de Henares
By Kelly Khong Hola como estas! What makes you think “Spain”? Flamenco dancers, bullfights, tapas, soccer, Don Quixote or paella? My journey to Spain explored more than the usual must-sees: the world heritage cities around Madrid, the capital of Spain, proved that Spain is a land of bountiful natural beauties and colorful legacies. Thanks to…
SG50 Weekend Staycation @ Pan Pacific Singapore
Recently we were invited back to our favourite staycation hotel, Pan Pacific Singapore, for fun and food over the weekend. What we like most about the location is that it’s connected to Marina Square Shopping Mall, Suntec City and Millennia Walk where you can find plenty of shopping and restaurants. Pan Pacific Singapore is conveniently…
Dinner with the Entertainer at Club Meatballs
By Kelly Khong With thanks to the Entertainer for their dinner invitation to the Club Meatballs, it was a meat-licious night where diners can have a choice to mix-and-match between 5 types of meatballs, 5 types of sides and 5 types of sauces – a ballsy menu indeed. Located at China Square Central, the restaurant…
Huang Ah Ma, The Oriental Spa Chamber
Huang Ah Ma, The Oriental Spa Chamber is owned by homegrown wellness chain Mary Chia, providing face and body spa therapies for both men and women. Just a stone’s throw away from Chinatown MRT (Pagoda St exit), Huang Ah Ma is conveniently located at Porcelain Hotel, nicely tucked away from the hustle bustle of Chinatown….
The Muslim Quarter of Xi’an
Owing to its history as the starting point of the ancient Silk Road, traders and students from the Arabic countries arrived in Xi’an 1,000 years ago. Locally known as the Hui ethnic people, they settled down on the present Moslem Street aka Huimin Street (回民街) or Muslim Quarter – now a must-visit of Xi’an for…
